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SHPL- JUST FOR CHILDREN
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see the library calendar of events.
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Recycle @ the Library
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Good News from the Friends! We are
now accepting used cell phones and batteries for recycling. Just leave them
in the box across from the Circulation Desk. We no longer can accept used
ink cartridges. |
Monthly Newsletter
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Be sure to pick up
your copy of Bookends, a newsletter just for children. It is available each month and highlights happenings in Youth Services, plus articles about authors, new books, games, puzzles, and much more. Look for it!
The newsletter will highlight reading interests of children. If you like to read and would enjoy sharing your favorites with other children, please stop by the Youth Services display and pick up a “5-Star” bookmark reviewing form.
Fill out as many review forms as you wish. Reviews may appear in Bookends, on cable channels 12
or 18, and on
our library’s web site. We need you to make this a success. Be a literary volunteer today! |
Paws for Reading
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 Children
and pets have a special bond because animals do not judge, correct, or
interrupt a reader. Our summer Paws for Reading program was so successful
that we will be scheduling sessions this fall. Our specially certified dogs
will welcome readers on Tuesdays, May 6, 13 from
5:30-6:30 p.m. It will be first-come, first-served and each child will read
for a 15-minute interval.
This is a child and pet ONLY program. Caregivers are invited to stay within
the Youth Services area. Your child is welcome to bring their own book or
select one from our cart. |
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Read about our wonderful Paws for
Reading program below. Here's a chance to meet our favorite Paws Dogs. Click
on the dog's picture for a larger image. Thank you to our of our dogs and
their handlers. |
Monday Medley
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 Monday Medley
Come and be surprised! We are pleased to offer special Monday evening
programs in the Storytime Room for children ages 3˝ - 5 years, but not yet
in kindergarten. We start the programs promptly at 7 p.m. |
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May 5: Cinco de Mayo |
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May 12: Heigh, Ho, Let’s Grow! |
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Tuesday Storytime
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 Tuesday Storytime is a traditional children’s
activity for independent listeners ages 3˝-5 in the Storytime Room. Children
must be able to attend unaccompanied by a caregiver for the 30-minute
program featuring popular themes, stories, flannel board tales, and related
activities. Storytime is held in the Storytime Room at 10 or 11 a.m. |
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May 6: I Love My Mom |
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May 13: Going Buggy |
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Tuesday Toddler Time
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 Tuesday Toddler Time is held in the Programming
Center at the same time Storytime is offered in the Storytime Room. Stories,
rhymes, and discovery activities await toddlers ages 2-3 at our series.
Parents or caregivers are encouraged to join in and participate with the
activities. Toddler Time is held in the Programming Center at 10 or 11 a.m.
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May 6: Circus Time |
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May 13: Butterflies |
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Wednesday Storytime
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 Wednesday Storytime is also a traditional
children’s activity for independent listeners ages 3˝-5 in the Storytime
Room. Children must be able to attend unaccompanied by a caregiver for the
30-minute program featuring popular themes, stories, flannel board tales,
and related activities. Note: On Wednesday, Storytime is held in the
Storytime Room at 10 a.m. only.
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May 7: Mother's Day |
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May 14: Flowers |
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Extra Special Wednesdays
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 At
the request of parents, we've changed our Wednesday programs. Some weeks
we'll offer a Toddler Time program, others we'll have a Trio of Fun or 1-2-3
Chat.Wednesday Toddler Time will take place in the Programming
Center at either 10 or 11 a.m. Beginning March 12, Toddler Time will take
place at 10:30 a.m. only.
 Families are invited to share in our Wednesday Trio of Fun programs. Stop
by the Programming Center and listen to a special story, watch the movie
based on the book, and then have fun creating a craft focusing on the story.
Programs begin at 10:30 a.m.
1-2-3 Chat at the Library! Enjoy our child and caregiver social time with
a welcoming environment for children to laugh, make crafts, or share in a
story. Stop in the Programming Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Munchies
provided.
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Happy Birthday @ your library for 1st - 4th birthdays in 2008
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 Happy
Birthday, Sterling Heights is 40 years old this year! We have a special
birthday present for children who are celebrating their first, second,
third, or fourth birthday in 2008. Please stop by the Youth Services desk
during your birthday month and add your name to our birthday card for the
City of Sterling Heights. In honor of your visit you will receive a birthday
book as a gift, compliments of Great Parents, Great Starts of Macomb. |
Book Bites @ at the Library
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 Join
us for Book Bites! Every month we will alternate between a book talk (you
will hear excerpts from several books), and a book discussion (on a
particular book). We will give out free books for the book discussion to the
first 12 children who attended the prior month’s book talk. During the
program, you can munch on snacks the library provides. Book Bites is geared
towards readers in 2nd to 6th grade and takes place from 2:30-3 p.m.Saturday, May 31: Book talk. We will read snippets from some of our newer
books and talk about what books to use for future discussions. |
After School Library Explorers
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 After School Explorers @ the Library
Library Explorers is an after-school group of children, ages 6+, who meet
once a month on Wednesday at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Programming Center to
share tales and crafts. See you at one of these programs:May 14: A Nature Center Visit: Michigan
Critters! A visit from the Sterling Heights Nature Center will make this
month's theme a special event. Be prepared to view live critters. |
Target® Donation
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 The library is a recipient of a $3,000 donation
from Target Stores. The money will be used to encourage reading with special
family reading programs. Emergent reader books and preschool reading
software will also be added to the library’s collection.The donation is part of the ongoing support Target® provides to local
communities across the nation, with a focus on education, the arts, social
services and other vital community partnerships. In the past, the store has
awarded the Sterling Heights Library over $17,500 in grants.
“At Target® we are making a real difference every day through our
program,” said Laysha Ward, Vice President, Community Relations,
Target®. “We’re proud to partner with the Sterling Heights Library as part
of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests
and team members live and work.” |
Annual Bookmark Contest
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 Congratulations
to our 2008 Bookmark Contest winners. Many thanks to all the artists who
submitted designs and to their teachers who supported the event. Prizes were
courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Youth Services winners: Michael Azar, 9, Margaret Black; Sara Ciaramella,
12, Schuchard; Maliah Cook, 6, Parkway Christian; Sarah Flanigan, 10, Rose
Kidd; Selina Koring, 10, Schuchard; Nicholas Miller, 12, Schuchard; Rachel
Morrow, 11, Schwarzkoff; and Emily Nguyen, 10, Jefferson. |
Gordon Russ Magic
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 Gordon the Magician will take the audience on a
guided tour of the Great Lake State through magic. The Michigan Magic Show
will highlight state symbols, historical figures and early history all
through the power of magic. This family event will help celebrate our state
on Saturday, May 3 at 3 p.m. |
Passport to the World
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 Passport
to the world. The library is going to go around the world with multicultural
programming. Be sure to pick up a passport at the Youth Services desk or at
one of the programs. Each time you attend a multicultural program, be sure
to get your passport stamped. Watch for a big surprise at the end of the
year for all passport holders. |
Multicultural Program: Passport Musical Finale
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 Passport musical finale
Our multicultural Passport Programs have explored countries from all over
the world through music, dance, crafts, food, displays, and great speakers.
Join us on May 17 at 2 p.m. as we wrap up the series with a performance of
music and songs from around the world, courtesy of Target. Acclaimed
musician Guy Lewis's Chautauqua Express will present a World of Music show,
celebrating the world's cultures and their incredible musical instruments.
Come sing, dance, laugh, and expand your musical horizons! |
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